Bore Word Meaning

Word: Bore
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:

Old English borian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to German bohren

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: bɔː
Dialects: British English
Definition:

make (a hole) in something with a tool or by digging

Short Definition:

make hole in something

Examples:
  • bore a hole in the wall to pass the cable through
  • the drill can bore through rock
  • his eyes bored into hers
Definition:

(of an athlete or racehorse) push another competitor out of the way.

Short Definition:

push competitor out of the way

Word: Bore
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: bɔː
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the hollow part inside a gun barrel or other tube.

Short Definition:

hollow part inside gun barrel

Short Definition:

borehole

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